Sheriff: Tony Stewart investigation to continue at least another two weeks

Friday

Aug 29, 2014 at 2:08 PM

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The Ontario County Sheriff's office announced today that the investigation into the death of Kevin Ward Jr. on Aug. 9 at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park will continue for at least another two weeks.

Mr. Ward was struck and killed by three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart as 20-year-old Mr. Ward, of Port Leyden, walked toward Stewart's car following contact between the two during a dirt track race around 10:30 p.m.

According to the statement, the Ontario County Office of Sheriff has reviewed this investigation with members of the District Attorney’s Office and "will continue to apprise the District Attorney of information as it is developed."

Messenger Post and other media outlets "will be advised as to what action will be taken," once the investigation is completed, deputies said.